Technology in the Schools: It Does Make a Difference!

Some people in 1999 may not have agreed that Technology does make a difference, but knowing what a difference it has made in the past seven years would make anyone change their opinion on the subject. Many schools do spend money on technology instead of updating textbooks, but teachers can get updated information on the Internet at anytime. From my personal experience, students LOVE technology. They are excited in this form of learning. Software programs allow children to work at their own level, which allows flexibility between students, and it reaches ALL students. If computers are used appropriately, they do make a difference. Technology does reinforce and enhance skills that are learned. When teachers have enough training and support on specific software programs, students are successful. And having updated software does foster successful learning. Technology needs to be available to all students in order to allow them to compete in the technology rich job market. Technology DOES make a difference in our schools and believe that most everyone would agree.